PM 2.5 pollution linked to memory loss, Alzheimer’s-like brain atrophy
In a new study, researchers found that women in their 70s and 80s who were exposed to higher levels of air pollution experienced greater...
Climate change and overfishing are boosting toxic mercury levels in fish
We live in an era — the Anthropocene — where humans and societies are reshaping and changing ecosystems.
Pollution, human-made climate change and overfishing have...
Carbon dioxide capture and use could become a new global business
Capturing carbon dioxide and turning it into commercial products, such as fuels or construction materials, could become a new global industry, according to a...
Carbon capture could cause more harm than good, says study
One proposed method for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere – and reducing the risk of climate change – is to capture...
Why polluted air may be a threat to your kidneys
There is good evidence that polluted air increases the risk of respiratory problems such as asthma — as well as organ inflammation, worsening of...
BPA-free plastics may play a role inflammation, obesity
In a new study, researchers found a compound used to reduce public exposure to possible toxic effects of the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) may...
Air pollution linked to hair loss
In a new study, researchers in the Republic of Korea found for the first time that exposure to common air pollutants known as particulate...
Electronic solid could reduce carbon emissions in fridges and air conditioners
A promising replacement for the toxic and flammable greenhouse gases that are used in most refrigerators and air conditioners has been identified by researchers...
Aspirin may protect your lungs from air pollution
In a new study, researchers for the first time found that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin may prevent the harm of air pollution...
Make neighborhoods green for heart health? The idea is taking root
Neighborhoods filled with trees, grass and other flora not only improve the air and clear the mind – they also can reduce heart disease...